Manufacturing Project Engineer

Onward Search; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support an on-site manufacturing and maintenance team. You will lead infrastructure and production projects with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency, driving process improvement and project management initiatives.

The role focuses on overseeing projects from planning to implementation, developing safe and cost-efficient procedures, and troubleshooting operational issues using structured problem-solving methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on with automated equipment (PLCs, servo motors, VFDs).
• CAD proficiency; GMP/HACCP/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop procedures to improve safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues using structured problem-solving.
• Lead process and equipment development and preventive maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement based on data analysis and trends.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Data analysis

CAD software

PLC/Servo/VFDs

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support their engineering and maintenance team. Located on-site, this role offers an opportunity to lead infrastructure and production projects with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about process improvement and project management.

Manufacturing Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Oversee facility and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
• Develop operational procedures and standards to enhance safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Lead efforts on process and equipment development, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives based on data analysis and operational trends.

Manufacturing Project Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with automated processing equipment, including PLCs, Servos, and VFDs.
• Ability to manage capital projects using standard project management practices.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD; experience with food manufacturing and knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, or Six Sigma is preferred.